Winter in Paris (15 images)

A mini snow man is seen in front of the cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris on January 20, 2013. Heavy snow in the area is expected to disrupt flights at both Paris airports as more than half of the country has been put under orange alert with snow forecast to be as thick as up to 20 centimeters. UPI/ David Silpa

The courtyard of the Louvre is seen under the snow in Paris on January 20, 2013. Heavy snow in the area is expected to disrupt flights at both Paris airports as more than half of the country has been put under orange alert with snow forecast to be as thick as up to 20 centimeters. UPI/ David Silpa

Visitors play in the snow behind Notre Dame in Paris on January 20, 2013. Heavy snow in the area is expected to disrupt flights at both Paris airports as more than half of the country has been put under orange alert with snow forecast to be as thick as up to 20 centimeters. UPI/ David Silpa

Chairs covered with snow are seen in the Tuileries Garden in Paris on January 20, 2013. Heavy snow in the area is expected to disrupt flights at both Paris airports as more than half of the country has been put under orange alert with snow forecast to be as thick as up to 20 centimeters. UPI/ David Silpa